Overland AI
Government Contracts Manager
$140K–$160K
Seattle, WA · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience; no stated alternatives.
About the job
Manages U.S. Government, prime contractor, subcontractor, and other agreements, supporting compliant contract execution, proposals, risk management, and program growth.
What you'll do
- Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, including negotiations, modifications, changes, claims, milestones, and closeout.
- Advise capture and proposal teams, review proposal content, and manage SAM.gov registrations and federal contracting portal access and submissions.
- Apply FAR/DFARS and other compliance requirements; establish contracting processes and coordinate audits and contract administration across teams.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in U.S. Government contracts administration, management, or a closely related contracts role.
- Experience administering FP, T&M, LH, cost-reimbursement, and IDIQ contracts.
- Strong practical working knowledge of FAR and DFARS; experience with SAM.gov registrations, Reps & Certs, and federal contracting, invoicing, or award-management portals.
- Experience reviewing, negotiating, and administering prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and modifications; active U.S. security clearance or demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain one.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting DoD, defense innovation, autonomy, robotics, artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, or dual-use technology programs.
- Experience with OTAs, CRADAs, SBIR/STTR awards, government data rights, CUI, GSA or DoD systems, or DCAA/DCMA audits; relevant NCMA certification.
Pay
$140,000 - $160,000 annually (base salary)
Tools
FAR, DFARS, SAM.gov, PIEE, WAWF, EDA, GSA systems, CPARS
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